Netsuke ivory

The Guardian — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:23:40 +0000

Netsuke (Japanese:根付) are miniature sculptures that were invented in 17th century Japan to serve a practical function (the two Japanese characters ne+tsuke mean “root” and “to attach”). Traditional Japanese garment—robes called kosode and kimono—had no pockets, however men who wore them needed a place to store their personal belongings such as pipes, tobacco, money, seals, or medicines. click the image to enlarge

n°1 Unsigned Ivory Netsuke
1 oz. (28,5 g) – w. 1,4 in.(3,5 cm.) – d. 1,2 in. (3 cm.) – h. 1,6 in. (4,1 cm.)

n°2 Signed Ivory Netsuke
0,63 oz. (18 g)- w. 1,2 in.(3,1 cm.) – d. 1,1 in. (2,8 cm.) – h. 1,3 in. (3,4 cm.)

n°3 Unsigned Ivory Netsuke
0,41 oz (11,6 g) – w. 1,2 in.(3 cm.) – d. 0,8 in. (2 cm.) – h. 1,3 in. (3,4 cm.)

n°4 Unsigned Ivory Netsuke
0,38 oz. (10,6 g) – w. 1 in.(2,5 cm.) – d. 0,7 in. (1,8 cm.) – h. 1 in. (2,6 cm.)

n°5 Signed Ivory Netsuke
0,51 oz. (14,5 g) – w. 1,4 in.(3,6 cm.) – d. 1 in. (2,5 cm.) – h. 1,2 in. (3 cm.)

n°6 Unsigned Ivory Netsuke
0,69 oz. (19,8 g) – w. 3,5 in.(8,9 cm.) – d. 0,8 in. (2 cm.) – h. 0,7 in. (1,8 cm.)

n°7 Unsigned Ivory Netsuke
1,18 oz. (33,5 g) – w. 1 in.(2,7 cm.) – d. 0,9 in. (2,3 cm.) – h. 2,2 in. (5,5 cm.)

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